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Topic: The New EOS M Firmware in Action (Read 31706 times)

It looks to do what it shouldThe new firmware for the Canon EOS M will be coming soon, and there’s now a video out there comparing the performance differences between 1.0.6 and 2.0.2 (which may not be the final version).

I like the EOS M a lot, especially with the EF-M 22mm f/2 STM, however the AF performance of the camera has really given it a bad name. While I don’t think it’s any worse than a G15 in real world use, that’s definitely not good enough for a DSLR replacement/companion camera.

Below are a couple of videos showing off the performance

First with firmware 1.0.6 (current)

Now with firmware 2.0.2

As you can see, the performance improvement is obvious in this one test.

I would like for Canon to release a more serious M body but I doubt they will here in the USA. The newly announced EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 IS STM is not being offered here; only other parts of the world. That tells me that the USA arm of Canon doesn't want to support the M series any more than they have to. It will be interesting to see of they offer the firmware upgrade on their site...

In case any of you live close to one, they are $349 @ Fry's right now including the 22mm lens. I just had Best Buy price match Fry's over the phone - going to compare the M with our recently purchased SL1 to see which one we want to hang on to. I hope the new firmware is released soon.

In case any of you live close to one, they are $349 @ Fry's right now including the 22mm lens. I just had Best Buy price match Fry's over the phone - going to compare the M with our recently purchased SL1 to see which one we want to hang on to. I hope the new firmware is released soon.

Great deal. I wonder if Best Buy would price match for me, given that the closest Fry's is several hundred miles away...

In case any of you live close to one, they are $349 @ Fry's right now including the 22mm lens. I just had Best Buy price match Fry's over the phone - going to compare the M with our recently purchased SL1 to see which one we want to hang on to. I hope the new firmware is released soon.

Great deal. I wonder if Best Buy would price match for me, given that the closest Fry's is several hundred miles away...

It is not going to be long and CR members will start buying gear for each other